Position
Immigration Paralegal – full time, permanent – Sheffield or London.
About the role
Assist in day‑to‑day functions of the UK Inbound team, including casework and application preparation under guidance of managers. Provide support in external meetings, marketing events, sector‑group initiatives, business development, research and compliance advice. Work on private client matters and social security applications.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and delivering client presentations, best practice sessions, and training.
- Act as a caseworker on straightforward immigration applications under direct supervision.
- Support Senior Associate and Senior Immigration Consultant with more complicated cases.
- Review client queries and draft responses for review.
- Prepare documentation for visa routes such as Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility, Settlement, Appendix FM and others as directed.
- Review case documents and conduct high‑touch calls and BRP ACL cases with applicants.
- Update the case management system, support case billing and auditing, and provide general administrative support.
About you
Ideal candidate has experience within immigration or a client‑facing legal role, law degree not required, eager to develop a corporate career, and willing to volunteer for project work such as presentations, article drafting and social initiatives.
- Displays professionalism, quality service and a can‑do attitude to internal members, departments of the firm as well as external clients and vendors.
- Is confident, engaged and articulate with enthusiasm to learn.
- Can learn procedural and processing requirements for various visa types.
- Builds knowledge of firm and client processes.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and high productivity.
- Multitasks in a fast‑paced environment with competing demands.
- Meets assigned deadlines and communicates case progress, status and issues to supervisors.
- Shows flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team.
- Contributes to a positive work environment.
- Develops strong working relationships with team members and gains their confidence through professionalism and efficiency in all communications.
- Demonstrates professionalism and confidence in all communications with their team and accuracy and proficiency in written communications.
- Learns from both positive and negative experiences and adapts accordingly.
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